Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Proceed as follows in this case:
tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready
state.
1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the
mark on the steering column. Pay attention
to the display in the instrument cluster.
Access to vehicle interior
Safety information
Warning
2.
▷
If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
▷
If the vehicle key is not detected:
Slightly change the position of the vehi-
cle key and repeat the procedure.
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
▷
▷
The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Warning
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
▷
▷
Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metal objects.
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity to the vehicle key.
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
Warning
▷
▷
Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
▷
▷
▷
Establishing standby.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
Releasing the parking brake.
▷
Fault of the radio link while charging the
vehicle.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-
▷
▷
Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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